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Baby in NJ dies after being left in 100-degree parked car
LAKEWOOD — An infant died Monday afternoon after being left inside a vehicle on one of the hottest days of the year, according to the Ocean County Proseuctor's Office. Prosecutor Bradley Billihimer said Lakewood police were notified about a child in cardiac arrest outside the Kollel Cheshek Shlomo on New Egypt Road around 1:45 p.m.
Oaksterdam University and NJEDA Graduates Among First Equity Operators to Open in New Jersey
The State of New Jersey has centered social equity efforts in the launch of its in-state cannabis market, including through the first-of-its-kind program to provide direct financial and technical assistance to qualifying social equity applicants, according to a statement. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority directly supported 48 Seed Equity Grant Program recipients through grant funding and education provided by Oaksterdam University. This program provided targeted education and training to help advance their businesses.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Oaksterdam University developed this intensive 9-week program specific to New Jersey laws and regulations that...
Lives in Translation Program Helps Hundreds of State Residents Be Heard and Understood
More languages are spoken in New Jersey than almost any other state in America, yet there is a critical shortage of translators. Students and faculty from Rutgers-Newark’s Lives in Translation program, the only one of its kind in the state, are helping to fill the void. “NJ is one...
Family Celebrates NJ’s Longest Married Couple
HOWELL – Imagine a Marine veteran, a chance encounter in Jersey City, and nearly eight decades of unwavering love. What’s the result? An unforgettable anniversary party celebrating 75 years of marriage!. Lou and Gloria Parisi of Loch Arbour recently toasted their diamond-golden anniversary at the Howell home of...
NJ: Don’t fall for fake tax credits — not from IRS
💲 The IRS has issued an alert about a series of scams and fake social media advice. 💲 The advice leads to false claims for certain tax credits. 💲 This has led to thousands of inflated refund claims during the past tax season. The Internal Revenue Service...
CrowdStrike software outage prompts cancellations at major NJ hospital network
Hospitals at one of New Jersey's largest health care systems are delaying some procedures for patients Friday due to the global software outage that has affected hospitals along with airlines, banks and other industries across the globe. Some clinical and patient computer systems at RWJBarnabas hospitals were not working correctly...
Power outages linger several days after severe weather in Philadelphia region
More than 1,700 PECO customers in the Delaware Valley were still without power Friday night after severe weather earlier in the week.PECO told Action News it expects to have nearly all customers restored by the end of the day Friday, with a handful of customers being restored Saturday.PECO said its crews were managing "major tree and infrastructure damage" following two rounds of severe weather on Tuesday and Wednesday nights that brought damaging winds and heavy rain.The weather led to power problems throughout the region, especially in Chester County.READ MORE: Historic black oak tree falls in Chester County during stormHistoric black...
New Jersey Businesses, Flights and First Responders Impacted by Global Technology Outage
NEW JERSEY — Some businesses and travelers in New Jersey are feeling the impact of a global technology outage. Gov. Phil Murphy said businesses and banks are impacted and flights are grounded.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says Friday's outage happened when it deployed a faulty update to computers running Microsoft Windows. The company said that a fix was on the way. As of 9 a.m., there were major disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport. On X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, the airport's handle posted "The PANYNJ is not affected by the ongoing global outage, but airlines are experiencing delays/cancellations. DO NOT head to EWR unless your flight is confirmed." Murphy said the state's Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) was activated as of 3 a.m.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. "(The SEOC has) provided guidance to relevant executive branch agencies on how to address the situation. We are also engaging county and local governments, 911 call centers, and utilities to assess the impact and offer our assistance," Murphy said in a statement. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Top takeaways as Eric Law fuels Outlaws, Chaos win OT thriller
Topher Adams: Pieces starting to come together for young Outlaws. After a dismal 17-4 loss to the New York Atlas, the Outlaws faced a reflection point. Early returns are showing they learned the right lessons from that defeat. The issues that plagued them against the Bulls hardly showed their head in Fairfield, and Denver moved about .500 on the year.
Union II see unbeaten run conclude at New York City FC II
Eddy Davis netted his 10th goal of the season but two goals late from the hosts saw Philadelphia Union II’s three-game winning streak end by a 2-1 scoreline at New York City FC II. With the first team in the midst of two games in three days there were...
Temple will visit Boston College to start home-and-home series
The Temple men's basketball team will visit Boston College on Nov. 15, according to the schedule posted on BC's athletic department website. The Friday night game will be Temple's first against the Eagles since the 2003 National Invitation Tournament and its first at Conte Forum since 1992. The on-off-and-on matchup...
Man Dumps Fourth Dog Over Shelter Fence in New Jersey
On July 15, a New Jersey man dumped yet another dog over an Atlantic City shelter’s fence, making this his fourth offense. His latest act was caught on surveillance cameras. Authorities are looking for the suspect, and any leads provided will be much appreciated. The pup will be under the shelter’s care as she serves […] The post Man Dumps Fourth Dog Over Shelter Fence in New Jersey appeared first on DogTime.
Japanese restaurant Sagami in NJ closed indefinitely after the death of a co-owner
Beloved restaurant Sagami in Collingswood, New Jersey, is closed for the foreseeable future after the death of one of the owners. The authentic Japanese restaurant announced the closure on its website and posted a sign on the front door to alert customers. The sudden closure comes after the death of...
Things to do in Philly this weekend – Olivia Rodrigo, Kevin Hart, Pete Davidson take center stage
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- This weekend is packed with star-studded events and activities for all ages across the Delaware Valley. A world tour makes a stop in South Philly. Comedians Kevin Hart and Pete Davidson take over two major casinos in Atlantic City. And Lucy the Elephant's 143rd birthday bash in Margate promises a day of fun activities, from mini golf to a 22-foot water slide.With so many exciting events, this weekend promises to be unforgettable.Olivia Rodrigo at The Wells Fargo CenterPop sensation Olivia Rodrigo is embarking on a world tour with a stop in South Philly along the way. The...
Investigation reveals summer season as deadliest for cyclists in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- CBS News Philadelphia started investigating the issues surrounding bike lanes in the city back in April and now, during the summer months, data shows it's the deadliest time of the year for cyclists.Earlier this week, 30-year-old Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square. It marked the city's first cycling death of this year. There were 10 deaths in 2023 according to the Philadelphia Parking Authority.In 2017, Emily Fredricks was a pastry chef living in Philadelphia. She didn't have her car in the city because her...
Global tech outage: PHL copes with delays, cancelations as Mayor Parker says city impacted
PHILADELPHIA - Airports, hospitals, banks, courts – you name it, the CrowdStrike outage sent a ripple effect across the entire country. CrowdStrike, as you may know by now, is a cybersecurity company that provides software to companies around the world. The CEO of the company claims a Windows update is to blame for the global technology outage.
Philly’s technology operations back up after being affected by global outage
Philadelphia’s systems are back up and running according to officials, who held a press conference Friday to detail the city’s efforts to get its computers and servers back on line after being impacted by the global tech outage.
Police: Man arrested, officers seize drugs after investigation in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Police in Allentown say they arrested a man and seized suspected fentanyl and ecstasy pills after an investigation. Tyrone Fowler, 50, of Philadelphia, faces charges of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance, according to a news release from the Allentown Police Department.
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